Osito

Are the gear change paddles on the CLS 500 any use? I know it's a really cheap option, but am I likely to miss them if I don't get them? My present car is a BMW with SMG, so I am used to the paddles, but in the Merc they seem pretty small and may be irrelevant.

The reason I ask is that the dealer had offered me the possibility of getting my car sooner, provided that I don't take the paddle option.

Thanks in advance for your help.

EmergencyDpt

Congratulations on your upcoming purchase.
I read a thread showing someone putting the paddles on their car themselves. It looked somewhat involved but doable.
Personally I think the car is a bit heavy and the throttle response somewhat sluggish to really benifit from paddle shifting.

yahya

the paddles are a must have! I actually upgraded mine to the CLS63 paddles....looks and feels much better.

EmergencyDpt

Well, there you go.

sumptuous

i dont really use the paddles. .feels funny having both hands on the steering wheel

m_berman

+1--Very seldom, but useful when needed.

Is this an option on the 500/550s? They're standard on the 55/63s.

EmergencyDpt

Do they mount to the steering wheel or the column?
If they are on the wheel they would be going around and around.

I'm not convinced I would use them. I guess if you find yourself using the tiptronic on the console, you would benifit from the paddles.

I've used the rear sun screen more often then I've used the tiptronic.

The least used button is either the rear headrest release (used once) or the windshield wash button (never used).

Best regards,
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